Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.
**Casa Mesakeca – Your Private Tropical Paradise Near Samara Beach**
Welcome to **Casa Mesakeca**, your luxurious yet laid-back escape in paradise! Nestled in the peaceful Samara Woods community, this stunning new home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and tropical adventure — just minutes from the beach and the vibrant town of **Playa Sámara**.
With a sprawling infinity pool, gourmet kitchen, and up to **5 bedrooms (including a private Casita)**, Casa Mesakeca is ideal for families, groups, or anyone craving sunshine, serenity, and a little splash of luxury.
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**The Setting**
Casa Mesakeca sits on a spacious, easily accessible private lot surrounded by jungle and tropical trees — including mango, papaya, lime, passion fruit, and even cinnamon trees and vanilla vines. You’ll enjoy total tranquility and privacy, with friendly neighbors nearby but out of view.
Located just **2 miles (3 km)** from downtown Sámara, you’re close to beaches, restaurants, and shops, yet far enough to unwind in pure peace and quiet. Liberia Airport is about 1 hour 45 minutes away, and San José about 4 hours.
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**The Pool Paradise**
The showstopper? A **huge solar-heated infinity pool** with a shallow splash area for kids and sunbathers, plus plenty of space for floats, games, and laps. Relax on the spacious deck — half shaded, half sunny — complete with comfy loungers, sofas, a large beverage cooler, and even a half bath and outdoor shower for convenience.
There’s also a **BBQ grill and pizza oven** for unforgettable poolside meals beneath the stars.
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**The Heart of the Home – The Kitchen**
Foodies will fall in love with the **chef’s kitchen**, featuring custom Guanacaste wood cabinetry, sleek black granite, and a 10-foot island with bar seating for six. Cook up feasts on the 6-burner Thor gas range or bake in the premium KitchenAid convection oven.
A full suite of high-end appliances - Vitamix, air fryer, mixer, food processor, coffee centre, ice maker, and more — ensures every meal is effortless. Plus, there’s plenty of glassware and shatterproof tumblers for poolside sipping.
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**Living Spaces**
The open-concept **living room** is made for relaxing, with plush seating, a Smart TV, and games and books for unplugged fun. Ceiling fans and natural airflow keep the space breezy and comfortable.
Step outside to the massive **covered dining terrace**, where a hand-crafted Guanacaste table seats 14 guests — perfect for big dinners, laughter, and sunsets.
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**Dreamy Bedrooms**
Casa Mesakeca features **4 bedrooms in the main house**, with flexible bed setups (Kings or twins) and cozy sleeping lofts in two rooms for extra guests. All rooms include **A/C, ceiling fans, USB ports, and quality Douglas mattresses from Canada** — designed to keep you cool and supported all night.
* **Primary Suite (Upper Level):** A romantic retreat with comfortable king-sized bed, retractable glass walls, spacious private deck overlooking the pool and tree tops, TV, A/C, and a spa-style ensuite featuring a luxurious stone bathtub, rain shower, and double vanities. * **Second Master:** Private deck, TV, A/C, beautiful jungle views, and ensuite with double sinks and rain shower. This beautiful room can be arranged with either one king-size bed or two single beds, and an optional sleeping loft for up to two. * **Bedrooms 3 & 4:** These A/C equipped rooms share a spacious bath with walk-in shower and double sinks, both offering lovely garden views and flexible (1 king or 2 singles) bed options. Bedroom 3 includes an optional sleeping loft for up to two.
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**Casita - Optional **
For larger groups or extra privacy, the **standalone Casita** offers a king or twin setup, ensuite bath, TV, AC, mini kitchen, and wide retractable glass walls that open to lush hillside views. Mobility-friendly and peaceful, it’s perfect for grandparents, couples, or anyone wanting a little space of their own. (Included for groups of 11+; available for smaller groups by request.)
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**Housekeeping & Amenities**
Casa Mesakeca is meticulously maintained with care. The home is fully cleaned and sanitized before arrival, with mid-stay light cleaning, fresh linens, and towel changes available on request. Guests have access to laundry facilities, and the pool and gardens are professionally maintained twice weekly.
Stay connected (if you choose!) with high-speed WiFi and streaming TVs throughout the home.
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**The Experience**
Every corner of Casa Mesakeca celebrates Costa Rica’s natural beauty — from locally handcrafted cabinets and furniture, to views of the jungle canopy where **howler monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds** make frequent appearances.
Enjoy morning coffee to the sound of the forest, spend lazy afternoons in the infinity pool, and end your days watching stars glimmer through the treetops from your private deck.
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**Why You’ll Love It**
* Private 2-acre jungle estate with fruit trees & wildlife * Massive infinity pool with splash zone & loungers * Gourmet kitchen and huge outdoor dining area * Flexible bedroom setups — ideal for families or groups * Fast WiFi, A/C, streaming TVs, and high-end mattresses * Optional Casita and sleeping lofts for extra space or guests * Peaceful, safe community. * Just a short 5 minute drive to Samara Beach and to the full range of services and impressive array of restaurants and lively pubs and clubs in Samara.
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At **Casa Mesakeca**, life slows down and every moment feels special — whether you’re floating in the pool, cooking with friends, or listening to monkeys in the distance.
Come discover your happy place in Sámara — where **luxury meets pura vida**. 🌴✨
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Sámara
Located in Sámara, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Does Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups. on 12 June 2026 start from NZ$1,013, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups. located?
This family-friendly Sámara villa is located by the sea, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Samara Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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excellent house, as shown. kids had a lot of fun going between the pool and the beach that was close by. really appreciated our host accommodating our family that had a few special situations. we had a great week
House looked amazing on vrbo and did not disappoint! Very comfortable, every amenity you could ask for and more! Perfect distance from Samara ..just a short 5-10 min drive to a great beach. Woke up to howlers a few times and they came and visited us in the yard too! Host was also super approachable! Thank you Sue!
Our family of 10 just completed a terrific ten day stay at Casa Mesakeca. The host (Sue) was very gracious and easy to communicate with and the local manager was equally helpful and communicative. The house is beautiful, spacious and well appointed with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. We had plenty of room to spread out as needed and the large living area, kitchen, dining area and pool also made it easy for the 10 of us to enjoy family meals and fun. The setting is peaceful and the drive to town and the beach is short (5 minutes or so). There are sufficient pool and beach toys, chairs etc. on site to support fun in or beside the water in either location. We all agreed it was a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay and we’d definitely be interested in rebooking the next time we return to Samara.
This is our second time staying here. I would give it an 11/10 if possible. We stayed here with friends and family, there was ample space for all of us. The whole house is amazing from the bedrooms to the kitchen and the pool. Perfect place in the perfect location. We can’t wait to return.
Mark C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2025
Thanks Mark. Your group is always welcome at Casa Mesakeca. 😊
The house is beautiful, spacious, and feels remote while still being close to town. Sue is also a kind and responsive host, who helped us quickly when small things came up. I highly recommend this home for a family or group trip!
Shaimaa H.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thanks Shaimaa! We’re all so glad you enjoyed your stay at Casa Mesakeca 😊
This home is spectacular. It was the perfect place for our large family of 11 - beautiful, extremely well equipped, the hosts are so responsive. I cannot recommend highly enough! Location was amazing but we didn’t even want to leave the house!
Suzanne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thanks for the awesome review Susanne. You were great guests and we’d love to have to back at Casa Mesakeca 😊.
Pura vida, Sue
We enjoyed the house. We had a few hiccups with the appliances but nothing that truly impacted our stay. It is a nice property with beautiful views with howler monkeys in the trees. Pool was a favorite of our kids and the location is just minutes from Samara beach access and the shopping and restaurants.
Yvette E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks for this review Yvette. We appreciate your understanding with the appliance issues.
Costa Rica is a challenging place to be electronics and electrical appliances but we do our best to keep everything up and running. We’re happy you were able to enjoy yourself despite the dishwasher problem. And thanks for choosing Casa Mesakeca for your family gathering. :-)
Top notch all the way, owners,, managers, property. Would go again and again!
Thanks to all, wonderful!!!
Ed B.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thank you so much Ed for the kind words about our house and our Team. We are very pleased you enjoyed your visit to Samara and your stay at Casa Mesakeca. Your group was a real delight to host. You are welcome back anytime you find yourself in Samara and we are happy to offer a returning guest discount for any furture stays :-). All the best to you and your family and pura vida always.
This spacious home provided a grounding home base for our adventure to Costa Rica. We are a family of 8 and it met all of our needs There was more than enough living space inside and out-to be together and also take restful space- including a beautiful pool and a well equipped kitchen. The host and property manager were very attentive. It was fantastic!
We were two families of four, perfect for adults and kids alike. The house and location are amazing. The check in process was easy, the on-site managers were great. We hope to be back.
We were family of four adults and three children under 9 years old. We stayed for 5 nights and had a wonderful time. The host asked us for our bed preferences and had all rooms set up exactly as we had requested. The house is very well equipped for a family group and is in a great location: on a quiet, wooded lot about a five minute drive from Sámara town and beach. We spent mornings on the beach and the afternoons in the delightful pool. The local property managers were helpful and responsive. We hope to stay here again!
Fantastic home! Everything was laid out perfectly and we were comfortable. The outdoor space was our favorite as we listened to the sounds of the jungle and played in the pool. The close proximity to town made it easy for us to get groceries and meet up for excursions.
We had a fantastic stay at Casamekeca. The house is spacious and was perfect for our group of nine people. The kitchen and laundry area are clean, organized and well stocked with the necessities. Sámara is a short drive away. We felt comfortable and enjoyed our stay. It’s a beautiful home and gorgeous location in the woods.
We came for 7 nights with a group of 10. This house had everything we needed or wanted for our trip. The host was super easy to communicate with and the property manager (Tess) was more than helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed the wildlife and the secluded location. We felt that we was close enough to the main part of town but still had our own little world.
Justin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thanks for the great review Justin. We’re thrilled you and your group enjoyed your stay at Casa Mesakeca as much as we enjoyed hosting you all. We’d love to have you back if you decide to visit Samara again in the future.
Pura vida always,
Sue
Our group just finished the best stay we’ve ever had in Samara.
The house is beautiful and well equipped. We’ve stayed in Samara a number of times over the past 13 years and my wife and I agree this was the cleanest and most well equipped with a great location. Love love loved it!
James B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2024
Thanks James. Your review made me smile big-time. We are so happy you all enjoyed your stay and Casa Mesakeca.
Pura Vida ...
Sue
Property was as presented. Great location. In the jungle but only a short 5-10 minute drive to Samara and beaches. Would definitely recommend.
tom w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thanks for submitting your review for Casa Mesakeca, Tom. I hope you all had a great vacation and we’d love to welcome you back if you decide to visit Sámara in the future. Pura vida, Sue 😊
House was fantastic for our family of 4. Enjoyed the pool and patio when we weren’t out experiencing everything the Samara area has to offer. Kitchen was very well stocked with anything you could need. We were greeted with a nice welcome basket of coffee and snacks. House was very clean. Would not hesitate to stay here again if ever back in the Samara area.
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thank you Steve for the lovely review on Casa Mesakeca. We’re so happy you all enjoyed your Samara vacation. 😊👍
Sue
This house is magnificent- better than the pictures.
We had a crisis while here and Tess, Fabri and Sue were all amazing and supportive. We really appreciate their kindness.
Marilyn Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Dear Marilyn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Casa Mesakeca. We realize that your vacation was not at all what you were expecting but I’m so glad that the house was able to accommodate your large family to support each other and weather the crisis together.
With all the best hopes for you and your family,
Sue, Kim, and the entire Casa Mesakeca Team.
About the host
Hosted by Susan (Sue) Biddle
We’re Kim and Sue Biddle, proud owners of Casa Mesakeca, along with our four grown children. Our family lives on a small ranch near Calgary, Alberta, Canada — but our hearts have long belonged to Costa Rica.
Our dream of building a tropical family retreat began back in 2010, when we first discovered the beautiful Samara Woods community. After years of planning, designing, and dreaming, Casa Mesakeca was completed in late 2020, and by early 2022 it was fully furnished and ready to welcome families and friends from around the world.
Having successfully hosted vacation homes in Alberta for years, we know what it takes to create a space that feels both luxurious and homey — where guests can relax, reconnect, and make lifelong memories. We also understand that planning a group or family getaway can be a big task, so our goal is simple: to make your experience stress-free, seamless, and unforgettable.
While we can’t always be in Costa Rica ourselves, we’re thrilled to partner with the Samara Rentals Property Management Team — an incredible local group known for their hospitality, attention to detail, and deep local knowledge. They handle all on-site hosting, guest arrivals, and maintenance with professionalism and care. Whether you need insider tips on the best beaches, restaurants, or adventures, they’re always happy to help.
Together, we’re dedicated to making your stay at Casa Mesakeca the kind of vacation you’ll be talking about for years to come — the BEST VACATION EVER in the heart of paradise. 🌴✨
Why they chose this property
Why We Chose Sámara
We fell in love with Sámara the moment we arrived. It’s a friendly, welcoming community where locals and expats live in harmony and life moves at an easy, joyful pace. The town has everything we need — great shops, friendly faces, and a relaxed vibe — without the crowds or noise of more touristy beach towns.
We love the incredible selection of cafés and restaurants offering delicious, internationally inspired cuisine, and of course, the amazing beaches! The calm bay of Playa Sámara is perfect for swimming, kayaking, or learning to surf, while nearby Playa Carrillo is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful and tranquil spots.
Samara Woods
Our home, Casa Mesakeca, is in Samara Woods, a peaceful residential community with large private lots surrounded by lush jungle. The neighborhood is a friendly mix of Tico, Canadian, American, and European residents, and it’s just five minutes (2 miles) from downtown Sámara and the beach — close to everything, yet wonderfully quiet and safe.
Tropical Living
Sámara’s weather is warm year-round, ranging from about 77°F to 93°F (24°C–34°C) with refreshing breezes and green rainy months that make the jungle come alive. Casa Mesakeca was designed to stay naturally cool with deep roof overhangs and ventilated windows, reducing the need for air conditioning and keeping our footprint light.
Jungle Life
Life here is a true Costa Rican experience — you’ll often spot howler monkeys, colorful birds, and iguanas in the trees around the property. At night, the sounds of frogs and crickets create a peaceful jungle soundtrack. We do our best to keep pests to a minimum, but we also appreciate the balance of nature — even the occasional trail of “housekeeper ants” doing their tidy work reminds us that we’re guests in this vibrant ecosystem.
What makes this property unique
Casa Mesakeca is a private luxury vacation home — not an all-inclusive resort — offering guests complete freedom, privacy, and space to create the perfect getaway. While we don’t provide in-house meals, drivers, or activities, our trusted partners at Samara Rentals can help arrange private chefs, meal delivery, grocery stocking, childcare, extra housekeeping, transportation, and local tours, making your stay seamless and stress-free.
Designed with families and groups in mind, Casa Mesakeca combines open, airy living spaces with peaceful private retreats. The home sleeps up to 14 guests, with flexible bedroom setups and furniture that allow everyone to gather together or enjoy quiet moments. Near barrier-free access between the main house and Casita makes it welcoming for guests with moderate mobility needs, so everyone can fully enjoy the kitchen, living room, and pool.
The Casita, included for groups of 10+ guests (or available for smaller groups for $125/nt), is a romantic, private retreat — ideal for honeymooners, grandparents, or anyone seeking extra tranquility. Spacious and near barrier-free, it offers ensuite comfort and beautiful jungle views, and is never rented separately.
Set on a lush two-acre property, Casa Mesakeca attracts playful howler monkeys, colorful birds, and iguanas. The gently sloping, well-maintained driveway ensures easy access, while the outdoor spaces, infinity pool, and tropical surroundings create the ultimate private paradise.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, exploring the jungle, or sharing meals with family and friends, Casa Mesakeca offers a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and tropical magic — everything you need for an unforgettable Costa Rican vacation. 🌴✨
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